Until recently the Dubai Department of Economic Development (DDED) required all companies in Dubai mainland to rent a physical office space, with a minimum size of 200 sqft in order to issue the DED Trade Licence. The DDED would inspect the office space and approve as part of the licence set up.
However now DDED has permitted companies to use a Estidama or ‘Sustainability’ virtual lease option and allowed smaller companies with fewer staff to set up the licence without a physical space.
This is in line with Dubai’s overall drive to attract more companies and investors and to drive down the set up costs for companies looking to establish in the UAE. Abu Dhabi has also done the same with the expanded Tajer Licence activities and the new Abu Dhabi Freelancer Licence
The Estidama or Sustainability contract is essentially a virtual office. You get a fully lease agreement for the company and this enables you to obtain your Trade Licence. This agreement also enables you to get up to 4 employment visa/labour quota against this space.
Sovereign PPG can assist you fully to set up the licence and to obtain the Estidama licence. At Sovereign PPG, our team of expert advisors can help you set up the correct licence, activity, and approvals, register the Estidama licence. For more information, please get in touch with us on +971 (0)4 456 1761 for Dubai or +971 (0)2 448 5120, for Abu Dhabi, email us at SovPPG@SovereignGroup.com or complete the contact form below and we will be delighted to assist you.
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